Emphasises a 'total' approach to the design and qualitative understanding of structures.

It encourages the student to develop an intuitive comprehension of the behaviour of the complete structure and incorporates the new Eurocode (EC2) where appropriate.

Reinforced and prestressed concrete are the key construction materials of the twentieth century and are used in a wide range of structures from bridges to highrise buildings. This book provides a detailed and complete reference for the design of reinforced concrete structures. It offers an understanding of the inter-relationship between conceptual design, analysis and the detailed design of concrete structures. In addition to considering the traditional areas of concrete member design, the authors emphasize the importance of a qualitative understanding of the overall behaviour of structures.

Provides civil and structural engineering students with complete coverage of the design of reinforced concrete structures. Great emphasis is placed on developing a qualitative understanding of the overall behaviour of structures.